Bentown, Illinois

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Bentown, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Town sign with turbines in background
Town sign with turbines in background
Bentown, Illinois is located in Illinois
Bentown, Illinois
Bentown, Illinois
Coordinates: 40°28′19″N 88°48′23″W / 40.47194°N 88.80639°W / 40.47194; -88.80639Coordinates: 40°28′19″N 88°48′23″W / 40.47194°N 88.80639°W / 40.47194; -88.80639
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMcLean
Elevation
846 ft (258 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)309
GNIS feature ID404196[1]

Bentown is an unincorporated community in McLean County, Illinois, United States, named after the Benjamin family, a family that is long time residents of the area.

Situated 10 miles (16 km) east of Bloomington, this small town has recently received attention due to the construction of wind turbines nearby.[2] Bentown lies 850 feet (260 m) above sea level.

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References[]

  1. ^ "Bentown". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ^ "Horizon Energy's wind farm in Twin Groves, IL". Archived from the original on 2007-07-07. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
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